GV Newsletter 4-22 web

GOVERNMENT
KEEPING OUR NEIGHBORHOODS
BEAUTIFUL & SAFE
GREENWOOD VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Our goal is to ensure clean, attractive and safe neighborhoods, maintain a peaceful and enjoyable community, and enhance the quality of life
in Greenwood Village. The rules and regulations enacted by Greenwood Village City Council are for the benefit of the entire community.
The Neighborhood Services Program is intended to assure that the use and maintenance of a residential property is in compliance with the
values and standards of the community. Code enforcement is done on a complaint basis in residential areas. Properties with repeat offenses
in the same 18-month period, as well as any properties with active construction, will be handled proactively by the Village if a violation is
found. This guide summarizes some of the most common issues related to property maintenance and code enforcement in residential areas.
HOW DOES RESIDENTIAL
CODE ENFORCEMENT WORK?
The Village’s Code Enforcement officers work in both
the Community Development Department and the Police
Department. Inspections for violations are made based on
receipt of a complaint. Residents may visit the City’s website,
phone, email, or come into City Hall to register a complaint.
Upon validating a complaint, the property owner/resident is
contacted and made aware of the violation. Many times, the
violation exists simply because the owner is unaware of the
provisions in the Zoning Ordinance. Upon first contact with
an owner/resident, no notices or fines are levied and
voluntary compliance with adopted codes is sought. The
property owner is given a period of time to fix the problem,
which is followed up on by an officer. If the required
corrective action is not accomplished by the specified date, a
Summons and Complaint to Municipal Court is issued and
the property owner/resident is summoned to appear in
Greenwood Village Municipal Court for a hearing.
WHAT PENALTIES CAN BE IMPOSED
BY THE MUNICIPAL COURT?
For those cases referred to the Court, penalties of up to $499
can be imposed for each day the violation exists. The penalty
imposed is at the sole discretion of the Municipal Court
Judge.
Alternatively, the abatement of a property may be required if
it is determined that a safety or health hazard exists. All costs
incurred by the Village to correct the violation may then
become a municipal lien on the property.
WILDLIFE & DOMESTIC ANIMALS
Dogs running at large, animals disturbing the peace, sick or
injured animals, abused or neglected animals, and wildlife
issues are concerns addressed by Police Department Code
Enforcement officers (303-773-2525). All dogs and cats over
three months of age must be vaccinated against rabies. In
addition, all dogs must wear a collar with their rabies tag
firmly attached. Horses and other livestock are permitted in
some residential zone districts. Proper care of animals and
their accommodations is required.
PG. 10 GV NEWSLETTER | APRIL 2022